Gradually building up the Takako Shirai（白井貴子）file over the years, I've realized that she hasn't been all about the rock n' roll discography. Although she has come up with the rocking "Chance!" from 1984, I discovered several years ago that she has had her City Pop side, thanks to the David Foster-ish "Pillowcase ni Sayonara"（ピローケースにさようなら）from 1982.
And then there is her debut single from November 1981, "Uchiki na My Boy" (My Shy Boy). It's not rock or City Pop but something that resides somewhere in the middle...a mellow AOR number. Written by Machiko Ryu（竜真知子）, arranged by Kazuo Shiina（椎名和夫）and composed/written by Shirai herself, it's quite the breezy and summery song despite its autumn release. I get the impression from the lyrics that the young lass loves to tease and bother the bashful lad into a relationship. Hmmm...reminds me of a recent anime.
「イジらないで、長瀞さん」 reminds me a little of 「沖縄で好きになった子が方言すぎてツラすぎる」or maybe the other way around? Anyway, Takako Shirai's song is light hearted and fun!
ReplyDeleteMy anime buddy also told me about the Okinawa-based anime that's been playing on TV this year, and he also mentioned that there are hints of "Nagatoro-san" and last year's Hokkaido-based show "道産子ギャルはなまらめんこい".
DeleteYour anime buddy is very observant!
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